April 17, 2013 Annapolis, MD As we begin this signing ceremony, I would just like to ask all of us to take a moment of silence in solidarity for our neighbors and fellow citizens in Boston. Thank you very, very much. We are so honored to have First Lady Michelle Obama come once again to Read the Rest…
Veterans
Veterans Full Employment Act Bill Signing, April 18th, 2013
First Lady Michelle Obama Joins Governor O’Malley for Veterans Full Employment Act Bill Signing, April 17th, 2013
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley, Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr, House Speaker Michael E. Busch, joined by First Lady Michelle Obama and Lieutenant Governor Anthony G. Brown, today signed the Veterans Full Employment Act of 2013 into law. “There is no progress without jobs,” said Governor O’Malley. “Throughout our country, there is a dichotomy between Read the Rest…
Vote in Honor of a Veteran, October 24th, 2012
By Lt. Governor Anthony Brown Throughout history, our Veterans have bravely sacrificed to serve our country and protect our freedoms, and we should take every opportunity to show them our gratitude and support. One of the greatest ways we can say thank you is by exercising an inalienable right afforded to all of us as Read the Rest…
Our Veterans, May 15th, 2012
By Lt. Governor Anthony Brown As we observe National Military Appreciation Month, it is more important than ever that we maintain our commitment to addressing unemployment among our Veterans. These brave men and women have served this nation with courage and honor, and it is our collective responsibility to help connect them with the jobs Read the Rest…
Statement from Governor Martin O’Malley on the Fatal Shooting of a Maryland National Guard Soldier in Afghanistan, February 27th, 2012
ANNAPOLIS, MD (February 27, 2012) – Governor Martin O’Malley today released the following statement on the fatal shooting of Major Robert Marchanti, a Maryland National Guard solider who supported Operation Enduring Freedom: “Through Maj. Marchanti’s service and sacrifice, we are reminded of the brave men and women who risk their lives every day protecting our Read the Rest…
An Open Letter to President Obama, December 16th, 2011
Dear President Obama, Thank you for doing what you said you would do in bringing our troops home from Iraq. Thank you for valuing the lives of our brave young men and women over the politically expedient course. Thank you for standing your ground against those who criticized and mocked you. Thank you for doing Read the Rest…
A Compassionate and Generous People, November 17th, 2011
Yesterday, I had the privilege to meet with faith leaders from different parishes around our State. We had great conversations on a variety of topics, but what struck me most was what they confirmed. They confirmed once again what I already knew: Marylanders are a generous and compassionate people. Every leader told a story about Read the Rest…
Questioning Our Commitment to Veterans, November 10th, 2011
On Tuesday, through the amazing technology of Skype, I was able to video chat with members of our national guard stationed in Iraq. I spoke with four soldiers from Maryland, each of whom had served our country for years, and in some cases, decades. When I asked the Commander if there was anything that they Read the Rest…
Measuring What Matters, September 21st, 2011
When it comes to measuring the economic progress we’re making as a State and as a nation, we usually rely on our nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), or here in Maryland, our Gross State Product (GSP). But what if we want to measure a broader kind of progress? The progress that comes from breathing cleaner Read the Rest…
We’re Listening, July 7th, 2011
Over the past couple of years, we’ve done our best to let you know what we’ve been up to. We’ve sent out emails, printed publications, recorded PSAs and hosted town halls. And what I always like best about these communications is when I get to hear from you. Some of the most innovative ideas we Read the Rest…
